How many minutes does the cell cycle of yeast typically take to complete?
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Correct answer: 90 minutes
The duration of the cell cycle varies between organisms and cell types. Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) can progress through a complete cell cycle in about 90 minutes.
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